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Sony has brought a lot of cool stuff to CES 2014, including a look at its forthcoming PlayStation Now gaming service. The simplest way to describe what Sony's trying here; it wants to be the Netflix of gaming.
The Gaikai guys have been on the show floor demonstrating how things will go. Initially Sony will be supporting PlayStation 3 games, which can be streamed to your PS4, PS Vita, PS3 and...

One of the many products to come from ASUS in its CES 2014 press conference was the Padfone Mini, a smaller device device based upon its phone/tablet docking hybrid system. So, unlike previous Padfone devices, the Mini has a 4-inch smartphone that docks into a 7-inch tablet.
From the front, it's extremely reminiscent of the ASUS Fonepad. Powering the device is a 1.6GHz Intel Z2560 CPU backed...

Alongside the announcement today of Sony's new Lifelog application was this, what Sony claims may be the tiniest gadget the company has ever produced. Known simply as Core, the diminutive dongle sits at the heart of Sony's first foray into the wearable technology space, and will be available with a companion wristband, or Smartband as Sony labels it.
Beyond the regular – and honestly, pretty...

Sony just got done with its CES 2014 press conference leaving us with plenty to talk about. One such discussion point is this, the brand new Xperia Z1s, exclusive to T-Mobile. We've had chance to take a quick first look at the new arrival, and on the whole it's a lot like the current Xperia Z1 that we're familiar with.
The first difference between the two is the weight; the Z1s is lighter than...

We're live today with Sony at the Las Vegas Convention Center for its CES press event, where we'll get to hear about the first new products for 2014. What might they be? Well knowing Sony there could be a bunch about TVs and cameras, but on the mobile front we're not expecting a new flagship product, but who knows exactly what we'll see.
The good news is that Sony is livestreaming the event,...

We're live at CES 2014 in Las Vegas with ASUS, where its latest all-in-one, the Transformer Book Duet TD300 has been officially unveiled. Part tablet, part laptop and running Android 4.2.2 and Windows 8.1, we're sure a few of you are more than interested in this hybrid device.
There's no emulation on the Duet, both operating systems are running in full, and switching between the two is both...

ASUS and AT&T just demonstrated the new Padfone X at CES 2014, and we've managed to snag a first eyes on look at the new device. Sadly, no hands-on – display units were locked in glass cases – but it was there for all to see.
AT&T announced the new smartphone and tablet hybrid earlier on today at its own event, and we didn't learn any more in the way of pricing or availability. But, we...

Among todays CES festivities is the ASUS press conference, live from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. We'll be live on location, but the great news is that ASUS will be livestreaming the event so all you guys at home can join us for the ride.
With an appearance from Johnny Shih, an ASUS press conference can be a wild ride, so check back at 12 p.m. PST – 3 p.m. Eastern, 8 p.m UK – to see what they'...

Pebble is here in Las Vegas for CES, and while there's no actual live press event, there will be an announcement, and it will be broadcast live for everyone to enjoy. We don't know exactly what will be there, but the livestream information does hint at news on the Pebble appstore and some brand new apps that will soon be available on the smartwatch.
The whole thing kicks off at 11 a.m. PST –...

Live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas this afternoon, Samsung will take the wraps off its first big new products for 2014 at CES. We're live on the ground, so join us for our live blog, and the livestream of the event which we'll embed when it goes live.
What are we expecting to see? Well, the image up top promises "the next big thing," and we might have gotten a strong hint at something...

Octa-core processor and 1080p display the highlight features on Alcatel's latest handset
Alcatel One Touch is leaping out of the CES gates early with the announcement of its latest Android handset, the Idol X+. With a design familiar to previous Idol devices, the headline hardware specs for the new Idol X+ are the 2 GHz octa-core processor, and the 5-inch 1080p display.
Other hardware...

We go hands on with Alcatel's newest handset live in Las Vegas
We're here in Las Vegas at CES with Alcatel, and we've had chance to spend a little quality time with its latest Android handset, the Idol X+. Launching today, the Idol X+ is due to go on sale in January beginning in Asia, with selected Russia to follow in Q1.
The Idol X+ isn't the most spec'd out Android smartphone you'll find,...

A pair of small tablets launch as part of Alcatel's CES lineup
Also making a CES debut from the folks at Alcatel Onetouch is a pair of tablets, the Pop 7 and Pop 8. Both are aimed at the lower end of the tablet market, and first time tablet buyers. The Pop 7 comes with a 7-inch 1024x600 resolution display, a 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage with a microSD card...

New teaser video hints at three possible sizes for whatever is Vegas bound
We're edging ever closer to CES, and as we prepare to hit Las Vegas, ASUS continues to tease the products it will be announcing in its press conference on January 6. This time out, ASUS asks "what's your number," and drops some colored balls from the sky clearly denoting 4, 5 and 6. The obvious thought would be device...

Reports sug​gest CES will see an Android based collaboration with the German auto maker
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Google is set to go in-car in a collaborative project with German car manufacturer Audi. And, it looks like next weeks annual CES in Las Vegas could be the grand unveiling.
The report goes on to suggest that Google will also be announcing tie-ups with...

Everyone's favorite blue hedgehog gets selected price cuts for the holiday season
From today until January 1, Sega is getting in the festive spirit by offering a range of price cuts on selected Sonic the Hedgehog mobile titles. Sonic Jump is going free for the promotion, while there are savings of up to 80% across other titles.
Four other Sonic titles have been reduced from their respective...

White variant of Samsung's latest 7-incher goes under £100 for the first time
If you're looking for a good deal on an Android tablet for someone this holiday season, and you're British, then Amazon might be worth a look. Currently you can pick up the white Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7-inch for just £99. Sure, it's not going to set your pants on fire, but if you're looking for something for a more...

Already on iOS, Codemasters' classic rally title is reportedly bound for Android
Colin McRae Rally is a classic game, no doubt. Anyone who's ever played the console original will likely agree, and following a release earlier this year on iOS, Codemasters is reported to be bringing it to Android as well. Our pals at iMore are big fans of the mobile remake, and so you'll understand we're quite...

UK Supermarket chain offering the Moto G for quite a bit less than competitors on its own network
The Moto G isn't exactly an over-priced Android smartphone as it is, but Tesco Mobile has already slashed the price down to just £99 for the 8GB version. That's a saving of £36 over list price for what frankly is already the best budget smartphone in town.
The 16GB Moto G can also be had, and...

Kobo steps up to 10-inches with its latest reading focused Android tablet
Despite not being the first name you'd think of when considering an Android tablet, Kobo impressed with its first Arc tablet 12 months ago. And now, Kobo is back, and stepping up to the 10-inch mark with this, the Arc 10 HD. We took a first look at this Tegra 4 powered tablet back at IFA 2013 in Berlin, but now it's...